Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria

The third largest of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria offers a wide choice of attractions.

Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Gran Canaria offers the lively resorts of Playa del Ingles and Puerto Rico and the quieter family-orientated Puerto de Mogan and San Agustin.

Tourism is the major industry in the south of the island, while the centre of Gran Canaria is popular with holidaymakers who want to ‘get away from it all’ and enjoy their natural surroundings.

Las Palmas is the capital city of Gran Canaria and is home to a choice of shopping centres, bars restaurants, night clubs and entertainment venues.

The climate in Gran Canaria offers mild temperatures all year round and hot summers. Some of the most popular attractions include: Palmitos Park, golfing, scuba diving and the beaches at Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas.